A surge of clean energy is now flowing into the heart of Luzon, as the initial output from a new solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela, has successfully connected to the national grid. The milestone, confirmed after receiving the green light from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, marks a significant step towards bolstering the region’s power supply.
The newly operational Phase 2 of the solar project boasts a capacity of 33.831 megawatts-direct current (MWdc), immediately contributing to the grid’s overall stability. Energization of this portion of the plant was finalized in November, paving the way for this crucial connection and the delivery of sustainable power.
Even more power is on the horizon. The company anticipates bringing an additional 6.006 MWdc online in the coming weeks, alongside the full activation of its 25-MWdc Bugallon solar facility located in Pangasinan. This expansion signals a rapid acceleration of renewable energy production.
This ambitious project is the result of a strategic partnership between Japan’s Taisei Corp. and PetroGreen Energy Corp., a key component of the Yuchengco Group of Companies. The collaboration demonstrates a commitment to leveraging international expertise for sustainable energy solutions.
With these additions, PetroGreen is poised to operate a substantial portfolio of renewable energy assets, reaching a total of 263 MW of utility-scale facilities. This represents a considerable increase in the company’s contribution to the nation’s clean energy landscape.
The Limbauan solar plant joins a growing network of PetroGreen facilities already supplying power to the grid, including the 27MWdc Dagohoy solar farm in Bohol and the 19.6MWdc San Jose solar farm in Nueva Ecija. Each new project strengthens the company’s position as a leading renewable energy provider.
PetroGreen, the renewable energy division of PetroEnergy, has set an ambitious goal to expand its generation capacity to 500 MW by 2029. Currently operating at 145 MW, the company is aggressively pursuing growth to meet the increasing demand for sustainable power sources.
